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FORM ADV Uniform Application for Investment Adviser Registration
Part 2A: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Item 1: Cover Page
VIMA, LLC
46 E. Square Lake Rd.
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 526-6700
www.vimawealth.com
Firm CRD#: 148833
Version date: August 14, 2025
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Item 2: Material Changes
The material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment of VIMA
LLC on March 27, 2024 are described below. Material changes relate to VIMA, LLC’s
policies, practices, or conflicts of interests.
• VIMA LLC has transitioned to registration with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission from its prior registration at the state level.
• VIMA LLC has updated its Assets Under Management (Item 4).
Additional information about VIMA and its representatives is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Topic
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Item 1: Cover Page .........................................................................................................1
Item 2: Material Changes ...............................................................................................2
Item 3: Table of Contents (this page) .............................................................................3
Item 4: Advisory Business .............................................................................................4
Item 5: Fees & Compensation .................................................................................... 4-6
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side by Side Management ..................................6
Item 7: Types of Clients .................................................................................................6
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, & Risk of Loss ....................... 6-7
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ....................................................................................7
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities & Affiliations ........................................ 7-8
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation, or Interest in Client Transactions, & Personal
Trading ...............................................................................................................8
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................... 8-9
Item 13: Review of Accounts ..................................................................................... 9-10
Item 14: Client Referrals & Other Compensation ..........................................................10
Item 15: Custody ............................................................................................................10
Item 16: Investment Discretion ................................................................................ 10-11
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................11
Item 18: Financial Information.......................................................................................11
Part 2B: Brochure Supplements (Items 1-6) ............................................................ 12-31
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Item 4: Investment Advisory Business
Established in 2009 by Michael Mazzola and Michael Vissotski, VIMA, LLC ("VIMA")
provides investment advisory services to clients on a discretionary and non-discretionary
basis. Clients are predominantly individuals. VIMA also provides financial planning and
consulting services (in part to document the implementation of our investment
management strategy). The strategy is then implemented in conjunction with the client’s
investment goals and objectives, level of risk tolerance, liquidity needs, tax and/or legal
implications and other concerns where applicable.
The firm customizes client portfolios and invests in publicly traded equity and fixed
income securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and may utilize various covered call writing
strategies. These services are provided pursuant to one or more written advisory
agreements setting forth the terms and conditions of these services. Clients can impose
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
As of December 2024, VIMA has a total of approximately $150,242,478 assets under
management. Of this total asset amount, $150,010,233 is considered discretionary assets
and $232,245 is managed on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
The firm charges a management fee ranging between 0.1% and 2.5% of total assets under
management on an annualized basis. The fee structure is expressed on an annualized
basis and is collected quarterly, in advance, or arrears depending on the financial advisor
you work with. Fees are directly debited from client accounts by the qualified third -
party custodian as authorized in a client’s written agreement with VIMA.
Clients who use our services for 401k only consulting (no assets directly with our
custodians) will be mailed or emailed an invoice on a quarterly basis, and can pay by
check or credit card only. The firm charges a management fee ranging between 0.1% and
2.5% of total assets under advisement and is collected quarterly, at the end of the
previous quarter. If you have assets with a custodian and you want 401k consulting
advice, you have the option of debiting the total fees within the custodial assets, or
paying by check or credit card for the 401k advice only. You cannot write a check for all
assets under management.
The fee schedule varies by financial advisor, but no advisor can charge no more than
2.5% per year: (the following fee schedule is negotiable and gives general guidelines
only).
$1 - $250,000 = 1.5%
$250,001-$500,000=1.35%
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$500,001 - $750,000 = 1.25%
$750,001-$1,000,000 = 1%
$1,000,001+=negotiable
VIMA’s annual investment advisory fee for discretionary contracts includes both
investment management services and financial planning and consulting services. Non-
discretionary contracts include investment management services with optional financial
planning and consulting services. The firm considers these services complimentary to
providing appropriate investment management services.
VIMA also offers a fixed fee for services relationship. (You can request the Fixed Fee
Agreement contract from you Financial Advisor). You can pay for consulting advice in
lieu of moving assets directly to custodians offered (Pershing & TD Ameritrade). This
can come in the form of Financial Planning, 401k advice & recommendations, debt
management, or any financial advice in general.
Where clients may incur additional expense from brokerage-based activities, clients
should be aware that all custodial and transaction fees remain separate and distinct from
those fees charged by the firm for its asset management (and the included financial
planning / consulting) services.
All fees paid to VIMA for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
fees and expenses charged by mutual funds to their shareholders (our clients). These fees
and expenses are described in each fund's prospectus. These fees will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also
imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge.
Supervised persons of VIMA may receive compensation for the sale of insurance
products in the supervised person’s separate capacity as a licensed insurance agent. When
acting in this capacity, supervised persons will receive commissions for selling insurance
and annuity products. Please refer to Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations for disclosures related to this outside business activity as insurance agents. If
a client has purchased a fixed insurance product or annuity from a supervised person of
VIMA in the supervised person’s separate capacity as an insurance agent, the value of the
fixed insurance product or fixed annuity is not considered an asset under management for
the client’s advisory account managed by VIMA and the value of such fixed insurance
product or fixed annuity is not included in the value of Assets Under Management for the
purpose of calculating the client’s advisory fee for VIMA’s investment management
services.
Accordingly, clients should review both the fees charged by the mutual funds and the
advisory fees charged by the firm to fully appreciate the total amount of fees to be paid
by the client.
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VIMA and clients may terminate the advisory agreement, in whole or in part, at any time.
Upon termination, any fees paid in advance will be prorated to the date of termination
and any excess shall be refunded to the client.
VIMA and its supervised persons receive 50% or more of their revenue from advisory
fees charged for advisory services provided through VIMA. VIMA and its supervised
persons do not receive more than 50% of their revenue from advisory clients from
commissions and other compensation related to the sale of investment products that are
recommended to clients.
Termination of contract can be verbal or written. Termination of contract starts when we
receive an outgoing transfer from the client for money held with our custodian. 401k
consulting clients (no transfer of money to our custodian) can terminate the contract
verbally or in writing. The contract ceases the day the written or verbal request is
received by our office.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side by Side Management
As the firm’s advisory services do not incorporate performance fees or the offering of any
additional investment services, side-by-side management does not apply to those services
rendered by VIMA.
Item 7: Types of Clients
The firm provides investment advisory services to individuals and high net worth
individuals. VIMA does not require clients to maintain a minimum account size for
investment management clients. Any advisory agreement with VIMA is non-transferable
without the client’s written approval.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
VIMA's primary asset management strategy utilizes a top-down approach for each
investment sector, filtering securities by various ratio criteria. The securities selected are
designed to reduce risk and increase performance. In order to accomplish this objective,
the firm primarily invests in exchange-listed securities, CD’s, mutual fund shares, ETFs,
and in some instances, employs a covered call option writing strategy over the long term.
Although the intent of the options-related transactions that may be implemented by the
firm is to produce current income and and/or to hedge against principal risk, certain of the
options-related strategies may, in and of themselves, produce principal volatility and/or
risk. Thus, a client must be willing to accept this enhanced volatility and principal risks
associated with such strategies. In light of these enhanced risks, client may direct the
VIMA, in writing, not to employ any or all such strategies
Additionally, the firm may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge
against market movement, where such movements may adversely affect the portfolio.
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VIMA may also recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited
to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific
security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position(s) in the
portfolio, change in risk tolerance of client, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the
client’s risk tolerance.
In some instances, clients may authorize the use of margin in their account, typically for
liquidity purposes. As a result, clients assume the additional principal risks associated
with the use of margin. Clients authorizing margin are advised of the potential conflict of
interest whereby the client’s decision to employ margin shall correspondingly increase
the management fee payable to VIMA. The decision to employ margin in a client
account is left totally to the discretion of client. In addition, a client will incur additional
portfolio costs related to Margin (an interest fee payable to your broker / custodian as
margin is “borrowing” cash from the broker based on your portfolio value).
Risk of Loss: Investing in securities involves a certain amount of risk of loss that clients
should be prepared to bear. Where short term trading methods are employed, the cost of
more frequent trades can often incur more expense than that of a more conservative or
long-term purchase approach. Questions regarding these risks and/or increased costs may
be directed to the firm and its representatives.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Please note, the firm does not have any disciplinary, regulatory, criminal, civil, or
otherwise reportable history to disclose at this time. However, there is a disciplinary
event to report for an individual advisor of the firm. Please review page 21 of this
handout &/or FINRA’s broker check for more detailed information.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
VIMA is not and does not have a related person that is a broker/dealer, municipal
securities dealer, government securities dealer or broker, an investment company or other
pooled investment vehicle (including a mutual fund, closed-end investment company,
unit investment trust, private investment company or "hedge fund," and offshore fund),
another investment adviser or financial planner, a futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator, or commodity trading advisor, a banking or thrift institution,
an accountant or accounting firm, a lawyer or law firm, a pension consultant, a real estate
broker or dealer, or a sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships.
Investment adviser representatives serve as separately licensed insurance agents and, as
such, are involved with the sale and servicing of fixed annuities on behalf of various
insurance providers. If a client elects to purchase insurance products through individuals
associated with VIMA, said individuals will be compensated by the provider on a
commission basis. This receipt of commissions creates an incentive for the representative
to recommend those products for which the investment adviser representative will receive
a commission in the representative’s separate capacity as an insurance agent.
Consequently, the advice rendered to a client could be biased. Clients are under no
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obligation to implement any insurance or annuity transaction through the investment
adviser representatives of VIMA.
Note: Although VIMA provides financial planning and consulting services to all
portfolio management Clients (for no additional fee) if a client purchases a fixed annuity
through VIMA and our Investment Adviser Representatives as insurance agents or
brokers, the additional compensation is not used to off-set the advisory fees (see Item 4,
above) that you pay to VIMA.
The firm maintains a fiduciary obligation to place its clients' interests first. However,
clients should be aware that the receipt of additional compensation itself can create a
conflict of interest and may affect the judgment of this individual when making
investment recommendations. In order to properly handle such potential conflicts of
interest, the firm has adopted a Code of Ethics. Please see Item 11 (below) for further
discussion related to the firm’s Code of Ethics.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
VIMA and/or its representatives may purchase or sell investments for their personal
accounts that they have similarly recommended to clients. VIMA has adopted a Code of
Ethics that sets forth the basic policies of ethical conduct for all managers, officers, and
employees of the firm. The Code of Ethics describes the firm's fiduciary duties and
obligations to clients and sets forth the firm’s practice of supervising the personal
securities transactions of employees who maintain access to client information.
The Code also addresses:
• Prohibitions on insider trading
• Restrictions on the receipt or provision of gifts, entertainment or gratuities
• Restrictions on political contributions (play-to-play)
• And addresses the sanctions that VIMA imposes on those who violate our Code
The firm collects and maintains records of securities holdings and transactions made by
employees. The firm reviews the personal trading practices of its employees to identify
and resolve any potential or realized conflicts of interest. A copy of VIMA’s Code of
Ethics is available upon request.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
The firm will recommend to clients that investment management accounts be maintained
at one of our custodians-Pershing or TD Ameritrade. As a condition of receiving the
firm’s services, Clients must independently evaluate our custodial options to ensure that
custodian meets the Client’s needs. The firm requires Clients to then “Direct” VIMA to
use the chosen custodian for all Client Account security transactions (see below).
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Factors that the VIMA considers in recommending custodians (or any other broker-dealer
to clients) include, but are not limited to the following:
• historical relationship with the firm,
• financial strength,
• reputation,
• execution capabilities,
• pricing,
• research, and
• service.
The transaction charge paid by clients; VIMA believes are reasonable in light of the
services provided to VIMA’s client’s fiduciary duty to obtain best execution.
Clients and the firm may receive from the custodian without cost (and/or at a discount)
support services and/or products which assist the VIMA to better monitor and service
client accounts maintained at the custodial institution. Included within the support
services may be investment-related research, pricing information and market data,
financial planning software and other technology.
There is no corresponding commitment made by the firm to the custodian or any other
any entity to invest any specific amount or percentage of client assets in any specific
mutual funds, securities or other investment products as result of the above arrangement.
In addition, the firm does not receive any research, products, client referrals, or other
services from a broker-dealer or third party in connection with client-based securities
transactions (i.e. no soft dollars), including our custodians.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Accounts will be monitored on an on-going basis by Michael Mazzola and Michael
Vissotski. Accounts may be reviewed more frequently as necessary to respond to
significant changes in client circumstances or changes in market conditions. Triggering
factors to warrant more in-depth review could include the following;
• Awareness of a change in client’s investment objective
change in market conditions
•
change in client’s employment status
•
re-balancing of assets to maintain proper asset allocation
•
• other activity discovered as the account is normally reviewed.
Clients receive written brokerage or custodial statements each month from their custodian
and are encouraged to notify the firm of changes to personal finances, especially those
changes that might adversely affect client’s investment plan.
VIMA, itself does not issue reports to any Client; the only reports on your accounts that
you receive are from your independent, third-party qualified custodian.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
VIMA will periodically compensate, either directly or indirectly, another person or an
entity for client referrals. Clients that are referred to VIMA are not obligated to use our
services. It is merely another option for the client. At the time VIMA is introduced to the
client, the Client referred to us will receive a solicitor disclosure statement to review.
Item 15: Custody
When it deducts fees directly from client accounts at a selected custodian, VIMA will be
deemed to have limited custody of client’s assets and must have written authorization
from the client to do so. Clients will receive all account statements and billing invoices
that are required in each jurisdiction, and they should carefully review those statements
for accuracy.
Custody is also disclosed in Form ADV because VIMA has authority to transfer money
from client account(s), which constitutes a standing letter of authorization (SLOA).
Accordingly, VIMA will follow the safeguards specified by the SEC rather than undergo
an annual audit.
Custody is also disclosed in Form ADV because VIMA has client’s user ID and
passwords for some accounts which allows them access to the accounts to affect trades on
client’s behalf. These accounts will be subject to an annual surprise audit by an
appropriately designated Certified Public Accountant with the results of such
examination filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as required by Rule).
Item 16: Investment Discretion
VIMA typically maintains discretionary authority over the selection and number of
securities to be bought or sold in client accounts without obtaining prior consent or
approval from clients.
However, these purchases or sales may be subject to specified investment objectives,
guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the client and agreed to by the firm.
The firm does maintain several non-discretionary accounts where Clients must provide
prior consent to the transaction (via telephone call, email or other communication
methodology). Please understand that if non-discretionary Clients are not available
during market hours, VIMA cannot place transactions for a client’s account.
As stated above (Item 12) transactions are placed at your custodian are subject to your
written instructions; however, if you have contracted for management services for
qualified plan account assets (such as your 401(k) account), then transactions for the
qualified plan account will be placed with the applicable qualified plan account
custodian.
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If you have elected to receive investment management for your 401k or other qualified
plan account, you may be asked to provide VIMA with on-line access information (your
User ID and Password) for your qualified plan account. VIMA will use your on-line
access information exclusively to manage your segregated qualified plan account on a
discretionary or non-discretionary basis, as specified in your advisory services agreement
with VIMA. VIMA will not have authority to submit a request for a distribution or
withdrawal of funds from your qualified plan account. If VIMA’s management services
for your qualified plan account are terminated for any reason, then in order to ensure that
VIMA will not have continued access to your qualified plan account, you should
promptly change your User ID and Password that had been provided to VIMA.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
VIMA does not maintain any voting or proxy rights with respect to corporate actions
related to such assets. The client will vote their own proxies, which they will receive
directly from the respective custodian / broker-dealer.
Item 18: Financial Information
Investment advisers are required to disclose certain and financial information about their
business practices that might serve as material to the client’s decision in choosing an
investment adviser.
VIMA does not maintain any financial hardships or other conditions that might impair its
ability to meet its contractual obligations to clients.
VIMA neither requires nor solicits prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six
months or more in advance and therefore does not need to include a balance sheet with
this brochure.
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FORM ADV Uniform Application for Investment Adviser Registration
Part 2B: Brochure Supplements
Investment Adviser Representatives and/or Supervised Persons: Supplemental information
Item 1: Cover Page
Michael Mazzola
Michael Vissotski
Michel Tenaglia
Michael Maley
Sid Jamil
Marguerite Tschirhart
James Waugh
Matthew Doering
David Roberts
Dennis Prost
Natalie Nicole Snyder
Judy Ilene Goldis
46 E. Square Lake
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 526-6700
www.vimawealth.com
Firm CRD#: 148833
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices on the following individual as a
representative of VIMA, LLC. This information is provided as a supplement to the Form ADV Part 2A which has been provided for
your review. Should you have any questions about this supplement, or if you have not received the Form ADV Part 2A please
contact the firm immediately.
The information in this brochure supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission or by any state securities authority. Please note, where this brochure supplement may use the terms “registered
investment adviser” and/or “registered”, registration itself does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about the firm and this representative is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Michael Mazzola
Years of Experience: 21
Education:
• Michigan State, B.S. Finance, 2001
Business Background
• 2009 to present, VIMA, LLC, Managing Member
• 2003 -2009, UBS Financial Services, Inc., Financial Advisor
• 2001-2003, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Financial Advisor
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Mazzola does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary history to
report at this time.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Mazzola is independently licensed to sell insurance and annuity products through
various insurance companies. When acting in this capacity, he will receive commissions
for selling insurance and annuity products.
Mr. Mazzola may also receive other incentive awards for the recommendation/sale of
annuities and other insurance products. The receipt of compensation and other incentive
benefits may affect the judgment of Mr. Mazzola when recommending products to
clients. While he endeavors at all times to put the interest of his clients first as a part of
VIMA’s overall fiduciary duty to clients, clients should be aware that the receipt of
commissions and additional compensation itself creates a conflict of interest and may
affect Mr. Mazzola’s decision-making process when making recommendations.
Clients are never obligated or required to purchase insurance products from or through
Mr. Mazzola and may choose any independent insurance agent and insurance company to
purchase insurance products. Regardless of the insurance agent selected, the insurance
agent or agency will receive normal commissions from the sale.
Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Michael Vissotski
Years of Experience: 26
Education:
• Macomb College, Liberal Arts
• Wayne State University, Engineering
Business Background
• 2009 to present, VIMA, LLC, Managing Member
• 2003-2009, UBS Financial Services, Inc., Financial Advisor
• 1996-2003, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Financial Advisor
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Michael Vissotski does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary
history to report at this time.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Vissotski does not have any outside business activities to report.
Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Michel S. Tenaglia
Years of Experience: 21
Education:
• Michigan State, B.A. Financial Administration, 1991
Business Background
• 2011 to present, VIMA, LLC
• 2009-2011, America Group RSC, Financial Advisor
• 2001-2009, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Financial Advisor
• 1994-2001 Oakwood & companies, Financial Officer
• 1991-1994 Tenaglia Construction, Carpenter
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Michel Tenaglia does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary
history to report at this time.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Tenaglia is independently licensed to sell insurance and annuity products through
various insurance companies. When acting in this capacity, he will receive commissions
for selling insurance and annuity products.
Mr. Tenaglia may also receive other incentive awards for the recommendation/sale of
annuities and other insurance products. The receipt of compensation and other incentive
benefits may affect the judgment of Mr. Tenaglia when recommending products to
clients. While he endeavors at all times to put the interest of his clients first as a part of
VIMA’s overall fiduciary duty to clients, clients should be aware that the receipt of
commissions and additional compensation itself creates a conflict of interest, and may
affect Mr. Tenaglia’s decision-making process when making recommendations.
Clients are never obligated or required to purchase insurance products from or through
Mr. Tenaglia and may choose any independent insurance agent and insurance company to
purchase insurance products. Regardless of the insurance agent selected, the insurance
agent or agency will receive normal commissions from the sale.
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Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Michael A. Maley
Years of Experience: 43
Education:
• Macomb Community College
Business Background
• July 2014 to present, VIMA, LLC.
• 2011-2014, Liberty Partners Financial Services LLC.
• 2001-2011, LPL Financial LLC.
• 1996-2001, Raymond James & Associates, Inc./Roney & Co.
• 1979-1996, Lehman Brothers Inc. /Smith Barney Inc.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Maley does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary history to
report at this time.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Maley does not have any outside business activities to report.
Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Sid Jamil
Years of Experience: 23
Education: Wayne State University, BS in Business Administration: Marketing
Management
Business Background
• January 2016 - Present, VIMA LLC
• 2014 – Raymond James & Associates, INC
• 2007 – 2014, Charles Schwab & CO. INC
• 2006 – 2014, E*TRADE Securities LLC
• 2005 – 2006, Comerica Securities
• 1999 – 2004, Merrill Lynch
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Jamil has a disciplinary event to report. Please review FINRA’s broker check for
more detailed information.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Jamil is a licensed real estate agent.
Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Marguerite Tschirhart
Years of Experience: 10
Education:
• College for Financial Planning, CFP Program, Presently Enrolled
• Michigan State University College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1995
• Michigan State University, B.A., Pre-Law Public Policy, 1987
Business Background
• 2017 to Present, VIMA, LLC, Financial Advisor
• 2015 -2017, Valic Financial Advisors, Financial Advisor
• 2012-2015, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC., Financial Advisor
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mrs. Tschirhart does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary history
to report at this time.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Marguerite Tschirhart is licensed to practice law in Michigan.
Mrs. Tschirhart is also independently licensed to sell Life, Accident & Health insurance
and annuity products through various insurance companies. When acting in this capacity,
she will receive commissions for selling insurance and annuity products.
Mrs. Tschirhart may also receive other incentive awards for the recommendation/sale of
annuities and other insurance products. The receipt of compensation and other incentive
benefits may affect the judgment of when recommending products to clients. While she
endeavors at all times to put the interest of his clients first as a part of VIMA’s overall
fiduciary duty to clients, clients should be aware that the receipt of commissions and
additional compensation itself creates a conflict of interest, and may affect Mrs.
Tschirhart decision making process when making recommendations.
Clients are never obligated or required to purchase insurance products from or through
Mrs. Tschirhart and may choose any independent insurance agent and insurance company
to purchase insurance products. Regardless of the insurance agent selected, the insurance
agent or agency will receive normal commissions from the sale.
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Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: James H. Waugh
Years of Experience: 28
Education: BA, Cum Laude, Wayne State University
JD, Cum Laude, Wayne State University
Member, State Bar of Michigan
Member, Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society
Business Background
• November 2018-Present, VIMA, LLC, Financial Advisor
• October 2016 -October 2018, Citizens Securities., Financial Advisor
• May 2015-August 2016, LPL Financial LLC, Financial Advisor
• December 2014-February 2015, Global Financial Private Capital, Financial
Advisor
• August 2014-December 2014, Estate Planning & Preservation, Financial Advisor
• September 2012-March 2014-Kuttin-Mettis Wealth Management, Financial
Advisor
• August 1994-September 2012-Ameriprise Financial Advisors, Financial Advisor
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Waugh does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary history to
report at this time.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Waugh is independently licensed to sell insurance and annuity products through
various insurance companies. When acting in this capacity, he will receive commissions
for selling insurance and annuity products.
Mr. Waugh may also receive other incentive awards for the recommendation/sale of
annuities and other insurance products. The receipt of compensation and other incentive
benefits may affect the judgment of Mr. Waugh when recommending products to clients.
While he endeavors at all times to put the interest of his clients first as a part of VIMA’s
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overall fiduciary duty to clients, clients should be aware that the receipt of commissions
and additional compensation itself creates a conflict of interest and may affect Mr.
Waugh’s decision-making process when making recommendations.
Clients are never obligated or required to purchase insurance products from or through
Mr. Waugh and may choose any independent insurance agent and insurance company to
purchase insurance products. Regardless of the insurance agent selected, the insurance
agent or agency will receive normal commissions from the sale.
Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation:
Matthew R. Doering
Years of Experience: 23
Education:
3 years at Vincennes University
Business Background
Location
03/2020
PRESENT
Name of Company
VIMA. LLC
Position
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
03/2019
03/2020
Thurston Springer
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Troy, Ml United States
Bloomington, IN United States
11/2010
01/2019
ECAVARO JONES
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
ST. LOUIS. MO United States
07/2005
11/2010
MASS TRANSFER
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES
CORP.
CHICAGO, II United States
01/2005
07/2005
BOSC
FA
BEDFORD, IN United States
06/2003
02/2005
LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATIO PALM BEACH GARDENS. FL United
05/1999
06/2003
A. ¢. EDWARDS & SONS. INC.
REGISTERED
REPRESENTATIVE
REGISTERED REP
States
BLOOMINGTON, IN United States
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Doering does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary history to
report at this time.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Doering is independently licensed to sell insurance and annuity products through
various insurance companies. When acting in this capacity, he will receive commissions
for selling insurance and annuity products.
Mr. Doering may also receive other incentive awards for the recommendation/sale of
annuities and other insurance products. The receipt of compensation and other incentive
benefits may affect the judgment of Mr. Doering when recommending products to clients.
While he endeavors at all times to put the interest of his clients first as a part of VIMA’s
overall fiduciary duty to clients, clients should be aware that the receipt of commissions
and additional compensation itself creates a conflict of interest, and may affect Mr.
Doering decision making process when making recommendations.
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Clients are never obligated or required to purchase insurance products from or through
Mr. Doering and may choose any independent insurance agent and insurance company to
purchase insurance products. Regardless of the insurance agent selected, the insurance
agent or agency will receive normal commissions from the sale.
Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Dennis M Prost, CFP
Education:
• CFP Designation, College of Financial Planning, Denver, CO – 1993
• MBA, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI – 1990
• BS, Health Services & Management & Business Administration, Ferris State
College, Big Rapids, MI – 1985
Business Background
• 2022 – Present, VIMA, LLC, Investment Adviser Representative
• 2020 – 2022, PVG Asset Management, Corp, Investment Advisor Representative
• 2014 – 2020, Harvest Investment Services, LLC, Adviser Representative
• 1997 – 2018, ProEquities, Inc, Registered Representative
• 1994 – 1997, Mariner Financial, Broker
• 1989 – 1993, Equitable Life Assurance Company, Broker
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Prost does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary history to
report at this time.
Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Prost does not have any outside business activities to report.
Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: David C. Roberts, CFP®, CPWA®
Education
• Certified Private Wealth Advisor® Program, Yale University School of
Management
• MBA, Finance, DePaul University
• MS, Healthcare Services and Management Policy, Finance, School of Medicine,
Ohio State University
• BA, Economics, Ohio State University
Personal Credentials- Designations and Licenses
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® (1993)
• Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CPWA®
• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC®
• Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, AAMS®
• Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™, APMA®
Business Background
• 2020 – Present, VIMA, LLC, Investment Adviser Representative
• 2016 – Present, Zeiders Enterprise, Agent
• 2019 – 2020, Financial Strategies Group, Inc., Financial Planner
• 2016 – 2019, Minnesota Life, Agent
• 2016 – 2019, Securian Financial Group, Agent
• 2016 – 2019, Securian Financial Services Inc., Registered Representative
• 2015 – 2016, Waddell & Reed Inc., Associated Person
• 2015 – 2015, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Agent
• 2015 – 2015, MML Investors Services, Registered Representative
• 2011 – 2015, Investment Solutions Advisors, LLC, Investment Adviser
Representative
• 2010 – 2011, Valic Financial Advisors, Registered Representative
• 2010 – 2010, Pruco Securities, LLC, Career Development Program FSA
• 2010 – 2010, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Career
Development Program - FSA
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Roberts does not have any legal, civil, criminal, regulatory, or disciplinary history to
report at this time.
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Item 4 and 5: Other Business Activities and Additional Compensation
Mr. Roberts is a financial counsel at Zeiders Enterprises.
Item 6: Supervision
Michael Mazzola remains responsible for the supervision of each employee of the firm.
This supervision extends to reviewing their business practices and monitoring the advice
given to clients. Questions related to the activities of any employee may be directed to
Mr. Mazzola at the phone number listed on the cover of this brochure supplement.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Natalie Nicole Snyder
Education:
• Bachelor of Science Finance, Oakland University - 2023
Business Background
• 2024 - Present, VIMA, LLC, Investment Adviser Representative
• 2021 - Present, VIMA, LLC, Financial Advisor/Operations Manager
• 05/2021 – 07/2021, Orangetheory, Sales
• 02/2021 – 05/2021, Home Depot, Sales
• 2020 – 2021, Michael Kors, Sales Rep
• 2019 – 2020, LA Fitness, Front Desk Staff
• 07/2019 – 10/2019, Nino Salvaggio, Cashier
• 03/2019 – 06/2019, Logan's Roadhouse, Server
• 03/2018 – 06/2018, Republic Health Resources, Data Clerk
• 2017 – 2018, Tom Thumb, Cashier
• 08/2017 – 11/2017, Frogg Coffee, Barista
• 2016 – 2017, Chilis, Server
• 07/2015 – 12/2015, Alorica, Sales Rep
• 2013 – 2014, SPA Habitat, Massage Therapist
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective
client’s evaluation of this advisory business.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Natalie Nicole Snyder is not engaged in any investment-related business or occupation
(other than this advisory firm).
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Natalie Nicole Snyder does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company,
or organization, other than VIMA, LLC in exchange for providing clients advisory
services through VIMA, LLC.
Item 6: Supervision
As a representative of VIMA, LLC, Natalie Nicole Snyder is supervised by Michael
Mazzola, the firm's Chief Compliance Officer. Michael Mazzola is responsible for
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ensuring that Natalie Nicole Snyder adheres to all required regulations regarding the
activities of an Investment Adviser Representative, as well as all policies and procedures
outlined in the firm’s Code of Ethics and compliance manual. The phone number for
Michael Mazzola is (248) 526-5106.
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Item 2: Education and Background and Business Experience
Individual Full Name, Title or Designation: Judy Ilene Goldis
Education:
• MS Education, Wayne State - 1968
• BS Education, University of Missouri - 1964
Business Background
• 09/2024 - Present, VIMA, LLC, Investment Adviser Representative
• 06/2021 – Present, AE Financial Services, LLC, Registered Representative
• 01/1991 – Present, Goldis Financial Group, Owner
• 05/2021 – 07/2024, Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group, Inc., IAR
• 09/2005 – 05/2021, SPC, Investment Adviser Representative
• 08/1999 – 04/2021, Sigma Financial Corp, Registered Representative
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective
client’s evaluation of this advisory business.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Judy Ilene Goldis is not engaged in any investment-related business or occupation (other
than this advisory firm).
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Judy Ilene Goldis does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company, or
organization, other than VIMA, LLC in exchange for providing clients advisory services
through VIMA, LLC.
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Item 6: Supervision
As a representative of VIMA, LLC, Judy Ilene Goldis is supervised by Michael Mazzola,
the firm's Chief Compliance Officer. Michael Mazzola is responsible for ensuring that
Judy Ilene Goldis Snyder adheres to all required regulations regarding the activities of an
Investment Adviser Representative, as well as all policies and procedures outlined in the
firm’s Code of Ethics and compliance manual. The phone number for Michael Mazzola is
(248) 526-5106.
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